PARA 2105 - Wills, Probate and Estate Administration

A course designed to provide detailed knowledge of the rules and laws of estate planning, including titling of assets and the preparation of important estate planning documents such as Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney and the importance of coordination of titling assets with legal documents. PARA 2105 is also a course designed to provide a detailed knowledge of the laws of Probate, including the laws, rules and procedures in probate court; the laws of descent and distribution; the rules governing executors and administrators, as well as the laws, rules and procedures for Guardianships and Conservatorship. This Course will also explore the elements of Elder law and Special Needs planning, including planning for long-term care and nursing home and the connection with government benefits such as Medicaid, Medicare and veteran benefits; and the types of Special Needs Trusts used to protect individuals with disabilities. This Course will also explore the elements of Estate and Income Taxation.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PARA 1100

Hours:
3